Monday, May 13, 2013

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Memory Lane

Lately I have been nostalgic, reminiscing about the past and thinking about the future. I am retiring in June from the teaching profession. I first started teaching in 1979 and worked part-time for many years while my children were small. Time goes so very fast. I don't feel any older but I suppose the time has come for me to enjoy life a little.

I thought it would be appropriate to feature this dinner set today since I am re-living the past and looking at my teaching materials (filled with memories) deciding which ones to give away and which of those to keep for my daughter and her boyfriend who both plan to be teachers.

I first started collecting this Royal Albert set "Memory Lane" when I was 16 (41 years ago). My mother emptied out one of her kitchen cupboards and that became my Hope Chest! For birthdays and Christmas my mother would always give me pieces or a place setting. I used to love any china in baby blue and my previous kitchen had accents of various shades of blue.

This is a very dainty Royal Albert floral design enhanced with gently scalloped edges and trimmed in precious gold. It has a white background with tiny blue and purple flowers with a mint green foliage as well. The pattern was discontinued between1964 - 2009.

The same floral design enhances the inner cup.The handle is so delicate.

Although I don't use my Memory Lane dishes as much these days I still appreciate its' beauty.

Wouldn't you like a cookie or a piece of delicious pound cake with your cup of tea?

Congratulations on a lifetime of teaching! I wish you the very best in this new chapter of your life. Your Royal Albert set is beautiful! You picked the perfect pattern as it fits in perfectly with today's styles as well. The table must look stunning when you have all of it set up! Time really does seem to go very fast. My second child just graduated from UNC. I feel very nostalgic myself lately.Hugs,Terri

Hi Karen,Congratulations on beginning this new chapter of your life! I love your Memory Lane china! You know, when I started my mother's Lavender Rose, it was a toss-up between these two patterns. I chose the Lavender Rose and now they are mine. Sometimes I think the Memory Lane would have been nice. I found out several years after I started Mum's set for her that she would have liked the Memory Lane instead. :) Oh well, they are both very beautiful and you cannot beat Royal Albert china. Thank you for coming to my tea party and sharing your gorgeous china with us. Have a lovely day.

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Dear Friends,
Thank you so very much for visiting me at the Cottage and Castle. I live in Western Canada and relax in paradise in Birch Bay, Washington. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 35 years and have 3 adult children - 2 boys and 1 girl, one daughter in law and a precious grand daughter and new grand son!. I love all things pretty and pink, especially flowers and china. I spend my free time searching for collectible treasures. I thank God for my many blessings! I wish you good health and happiness in all that you do!